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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage over Creole Rice

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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage over Creole Rice is a spicy, flavorful Southern-inspired dish combining plump shrimp and smoky sausage with bold Cajun seasoning, served over a bed of savory Creole rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add rice, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a separate pan or cleared section of the skillet, cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Return sausage to the pan, stir everything together, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
  • Andouille sausage works great for added smoky flavor.
  • For a one-pan version, cook shrimp and sausage directly in the rice mixture in the last few minutes of cooking.

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Keywords: Cajun Shrimp, Sausage and Rice, Creole Rice, Spicy Shrimp Dish, Southern Recipes

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